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Island of the Blue Dolphins

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  • Who was the leader of the wild dogs that Rontu fought?
    The dog that took his place as leader.
  • What did Karana and Rontu often do together during the spring?
    They walked along the cliffs and enjoyed the view.
  • Where did Karana plan to hide her canoe?
    In a hidden sea cave.
  • What is a "spear"?
    A long weapon used for hunting or fighting.
  • What does "sinew" mean?
    A strong tissue used to tie things together.
  • What does "crevice" mean?
    A small, narrow crack in rocks or a surface.
  • How did Karana make her sandals?
    She used sealskin.
  • What is a devilfish?
    A large sea creature with long arms.
  • What does "ravine" mean?
    A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
  • Why was Karana afraid of the Aleuts returning?
    She was worried they might find her on the island.
  • What did Karana discover about the sea caves?
    They were large, dark, and a good place to hide her canoe.
  • What animal stayed with Karana while she worked on her canoe?
    Her dog, Rontu.
  • What made Karana happy in the spring?
    The flowers, birds, and peaceful nature around her.
  • Why did Karana work on her canoe?
    She made it smaller so she could move it easily.
  • What is a canoe?
    A small boat made from wood.
  • Why did Rontu leave Karana’s house in Chapter 17?
    He went to fight the wild dogs.
  • Why did Karana trim the birds’ wings?
    So they couldn’t fly away.
  • How did Rontu defeat the wild dogs?
    He fought two dogs and won.
  • Why did Karana keep the birds in a cage at first?
    So they wouldn’t fly away.
  • What did Karana make out of yucca fibers in Chapter 18?
    She made a new skirt.
  • What does "quarrelsome" mean?
    Tending to argue or fight easily.
  • What is "sealskin"?
    The skin of a seal, used to make clothing or other items.
  • What happened when Karana let the birds loose?
    They stayed near her house and came back for food.
  • How did Karana make the canoe smaller?
    She cut and reshaped the planks.
  • What does "planks" mean?
    Flat pieces of wood used to build something.
  • What did Karana do to her hair during this time?
    She let it grow long and braided it.
  • What does "braided" mean?
    Twisted or woven together, like hair or fibers.
  • What did Karana name the two birds she tamed?
    She named them Tainor and Lurai.
  • What special weapon did Karana make in Chapter 17?
    A spear to catch the giant devilfish.
  • What kind of fish did Karana try to catch in Chapter 16?
    A giant devilfish.
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